LAKEPORT, Calif. — The city of Lakeport has completed a significant series of infrastructure improvements along South Main Street, one of the city’s most heavily traveled corridors. 

This multi-phase effort included sidewalk reconstruction, accessibility enhancements, and full roadway resurfacing from First Street to Lakeport Boulevard. 

Additional rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin in September on Martin Street and Lakeshore Boulevard.

The South Main Sidewalk Project, completed earlier this year, addressed long-standing gaps in pedestrian safety and accessibility. The project included the removal of tree stumps and damaged concrete, relocation of utility poles, installation of new curbs and gutters, and the construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps at key intersections.

Following the sidewalk improvements, the city completed the South Main Street Paving Project, which involved nearly 3,000 tons of asphalt and resurfacing of the entire corridor between First Street and Lakeport Boulevard. 

The project also included new striping, upgraded crosswalks at seven intersections, and the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons to improve pedestrian visibility and safety.

The next phase of roadway rehabilitation is scheduled to begin in September, with major work scheduled on Martin Street (from Main Street to Bevins Street) and Lakeshore Boulevard. 

Prior to paving, the city said it has completed essential water and sewer system upgrades beneath both corridors, ensuring that aging underground infrastructure is addressed before surface restoration begins.

The upcoming paving work will include significant roadway reconstruction and surface restoration. Based on current engineering estimates:

• Martin Street will receive approximately 1,815 tons of new asphalt.
• Lakeshore Boulevard will receive approximately 1,830 tons.

A total of 3,645 tons of new pavement will be installed this fall. Ghilotti Construction, the lowest responsive bidder, will complete the project.

City officials said these projects are part of the city’s “ongoing commitment to improving transportation infrastructure, enhancing safety, and extending the service life of Lakeport’s roadways.”

For more information about current and upcoming Public Works projects, contact the Lakeport Public Works Department at 707-263-5614 or visit www.cityoflakeport.com.